FUNAAB Deputy Bursar, Dr. Omisope Emerges as Bursar of BOUESTI

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has recorded another milestone in professional excellence and leadership development with the appointment of its Deputy Bursar I, Dr. Margaret Omisope, as the second substantive Bursar of Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology (BOUESTI), Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State.

A statement by the Ag. Head, Directorate of Public Relations (DPR), FUNAAB, Mr. Olasunkanmi Olajide, described Dr. Omisope's appointment as a testament to her professional competence, dedication to service and wealth of experience in university financial administration. He noted that her emergence further demonstrates FUNAAB's contribution to developing highly skilled professionals who continue to make significant impacts across Nigeria's University system.

Mr. Olajide disclosed that the Vice-Chancellor of FUNAAB, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, had congratulated Dr. Omisope on her appointment, describing it as a well-deserved recognition of her years of dedicated service, professional accomplishments and commitment to excellence.

According to Mr. Olajide, the Vice-Chancellor expressed confidence that Dr. Omisope's wealth of experience, academic qualifications and proven administrative capacity would contribute significantly to the financial management and institutional development of BOUESTI. Prof. Kehinde also wished her a successful and impactful tenure, urging her to uphold the values of integrity, accountability and professionalism in discharging her new responsibilities.

Describing the appointee as a seasoned accounting professional and university administrator, the DPR Ag. Head noted that Dr. Omisope had built an impressive career spanning more than two decades, with extensive experience in financial management, institutional administration and university financial operations.

He explained that she began her career at FUNAAB in 1999 as an Accountant II in the Bursary Department and, through dedication, professional competence and consistent career progression, rose through the ranks to become Deputy Bursar I in 2024.

Mr. Olajide added that during her years of service at FUNAAB, Dr. Omisope worked across various divisions of the Bursary Department, gaining extensive knowledge of the University's financial operations and administrative processes. She also served as Ag. Managing Director of the UNAAB Microfinance Bank, further broadening her expertise in financial management and administration.

On her academic background, the DPR Ag. Head stated that Dr. Omisope obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Ondo State University, Ado-Ekiti, now Ekiti State University (EKSU), in 1998, followed by a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Ado-Ekiti in 2003.

He further noted that she earned a Master of Science Degree in Accounting from Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, in 2022, and completed her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Accounting at the same institution in 2026.

Mr. Olajide highlighted her professional standing as a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), noting that she also belongs to several professional bodies, including the Institute of Public Management of Nigeria, Nigerian Institute of Management, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria and Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria. She also obtained a certification from the Bureau of Public Procurement in 2013.

According to Mr. Olajide, Dr. Omisope's appointment is expected to bring her extensive professional experience, strong academic background and institutional knowledge to bear on the financial administration and strategic development of BOUESTI.

He added that her elevation further reinforces FUNAAB's reputation as a centre for cultivating professional expertise and administrative leadership, with its personnel continuing to distinguish themselves in key positions across Nigeria's higher education sector.